Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's current glaucoma is not related to his period of active military service and is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected disability on either a causation or aggravation basis, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's chronic renal insufficiency and hypertension have been rated at 60 percent since June 28, 2010. The evidence shows a definite decrease in kidney function prior to this date.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of service separation and was not related to his active service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently evaluated as 20 percent disabling under the rating criteria for hypertensive vascular disease. The evidence does not show diastolic pressure predominantly 120 or more at any point during the appeal period, thus preventing a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for depression, bilateral knee disorder, and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected back disability. The claims for a bilateral knee disorder and hypertension are denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected coronary artery disease and hypertension have been denied as the evidence does not show that he meets the criteria for a higher evaluation under VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's IBS is secondary to her service-connected PTSD. The Board finds the opinion of Dr. M.W.C., who has treated the Veteran for several years, more probative than the VA examiners' opinions that it is not related to her PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate examination reports and outstanding private treatment records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for hypertension and multiple malignant melanoma, but the evidence does not support a direct relationship with military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, left leg disability, and right leg disability are not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for hypertension, residuals of frostbite of the feet, and residuals of frostbite of the face. The Veteran's current diagnoses of left ear hearing loss disability and tinnitus are in equipoise with the opinion that these conditions were not incurred during active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of his military service periods and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension has required medication for control during the course of the claim, and he is currently in receipt of a 10 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for a low back disorder, PTSD, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, splenectomy, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims of service connection for bilateral leg disorders, anxiety disorder, sleep apnea, and hypertension. Further development is required for resolution of the underlying service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of his service in Thailand and exposure to herbicides, securing VA treatment records, and arranging for medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a supplemental VA examination and opinion to address the issue of secondary service connection on the basis of aggravation. Additional VA treatment records are also requested.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete STRs and SPRs, which need to be obtained from the appropriate government records repositories.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and determining if certain issues are on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the disabilities and his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for direct service connection for a heart disorder, including hypertension, and secondary service connection for a heart disorder due to residuals of a tonsillectomy have been denied. The claim for an eye disorder has also been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back condition, hypertension, and heart disease. The claim for tinnitus was granted with a 10% rating.